Who likes Rainbows?

[baglessball]

I wanted to love them! I thought i would! But I don't, infact I hate him!! Can somebody tell me why they like theirs?

I have an e2, he cost a lot of money. I find his suction basic, his power nozzle is horendous! His plastic cheap (he creaks when you carry him) he is time consuming to use and maintain.

I still want to love him, but I find him to basic. So he's sat collecting dust, and not in the way that he should be!

Why do you like/dislike rainbow?

 

[rainbowd4c]

I love my Rainbow. I've had one since I moved into my first apartment back in 1998. It's great for my allergies, I can do a lot with it besides just vacuuming, I have the 4 quart water pan and a third hose that I use for wet pickup and shampooing the rugs, I have the rug scrubber. The air always smells better and really you don't have to worry about buying bags and filters, and if you really take care of it your maintence is at a low cost.

Yes it is rather time consuming sometimes to have to empty and dry the water tank, and there are times you wish you had something that you could just stash in the closet and be done but you will never find the perfect vacuum. It's always something. Really this was one of the best investments I made for my home.

 

[joshdonnell]

RainbOw

MInes a e series and now he sits in my storege unit. The power head stoped working and i found the cleaning power weak and crappy! So i got me a miele and i love it and now im Gonna buy me a new miele s6 to replace my rainbow . The other reason i hate it beacuase its too time consuming and cheaping. People conplain about regular vacuuming blowing dust and you have to store the dust in the closet ! But big deal . Then some people compain that reg vacuum smell nasty after they vacuum and it smells like there animal. I say the animals dont belong in the home!. And if they do give them a bath that will solve your problem haha. They came out witha updated verison the rainbow which i hate

 

[williamr1248]

Who Likes Rainbows?

I do like mine but they are not for everyone. What I appreciate about my Rainbow:


(1) great if you have allergies (certified asthma & allergy friendly and AHAM certified)


(2) you have full power and air flow EVERY time you use it and it maintains the air flow during use


(3) No expensive bags to buy


(4) like the new longer power cord and electric hose


(5) can be used to pick up wet spills,shampoo carpets and wet clean hard surface floors 


(6) never any stale vacuum odor


(7) active edge cleaning revolving brush on power nozzle work very well in close quarters and around chair legs


(8)  long warranty


(9) made in USA and in business for 75 years


(10) Never storing  the dirt and filth in the closet form week to week


 

 

[joshdonnell]

rainbow

i think a cental vacuum like the Drain vac and Aqua air is is your best bet. Much better then any rainbow and more powerful. just my 2 cents

 

[gsheen]

I like rainbows but they are not my favorite and I don't use it in my house, I prefer uprights.


I think its water filtration is good but no better than a miele or sebo with hepa .


 


I like the looks and I like the quietness, they don't use bags which is nice , I just don't think there cost is justified.


 


 


I have a se, e series . both are good vacs but I wouldn't buy one new not for that price.

 

[williamr1248]

Who Likes Rainbow?

Gareth,


I sure have enjoyed your posts on the forum. I also agree with you that a Rainbow is NOT for everyone. I used to be able to use an upright but in this house they are almost useless with so many different floor types and levels.


I just could not get past the fact if I paid $1000.00 to $1200.00 for a top of the line cansiter I still was going to be spending about $100.00 to $125.00er year on hepa bags and filters and that goes on for as long as you own the product. 


Keep up the nice posts 

 

[brandon_w_t]

I love my rainbow. I have the D4SEPE right now. A nice and quiet vacuum.

Yes emptying can be a pain sometimes.

I did have a 2 speed E2 model (the last gold decal one) It was a GREAT vacuum. Just a little noisy.

 

[gsheen]

Rob 


thank you very much , personally I use a number of dysons and a AEG by Electrolux supercyclone at home. Our home has a major mixture of Carpets loose rugs tiles and wood flooring, I also have 11 cats 3 dogs and 2 inside bunny's so pet hair is a major problem. We used to have a miele cat&dog and a Electrolux oxy3 and Eureka Ultra smart vac. all were bagged vacuums but I would go thru atleast 2 bags per machine a week. When dyson came to SA eventually I became an agent and started using them instead.


 


The rainbows are very nice to lok at but I find them two heavy to pull around and when your house like ours is made of many levels they can tip over which is a big mess. I did this one day by accident while trying to vacuum something on another level. I spent the next hour cl;eaning the carpet with the Bissel proheatx2 NOT FUN 


Still they appeal to me .


 


 

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Gareth Rainbow has

addressed the problem of struggeling with pulling it around they added more wheels to the dolly and now its easier to pull and it wont tip over as the older ones used to . I love my Brand new 2011 E2 Onxy . All the problems have been addressed. It is now a much improved Rainbow and I enjoy using it more than I do my E2 Platnium Blue model . Also I own a Pro Aqua , Aura Robo Clean and an Ocean blue . All very good water vacuums . When I use any other vacuum my home is much more dustier than when using a Water Vacuum .
Dan

 

[williamr1248]

Who Likes Rainbows?

Dan,


I think you are correct about the dolly. I never even used the dolly with my old Rainbow but the new design is so much easier to use. Those extra wheels and the new rubber trim make it easier to go from one surface to the next. Also really like the new cord wrap set up. Since I use mine on a daily basis ,I only loop the cord and drop it on the cord holder. No winding and no cord winder to brreak or add weight.


I also like the fact that I can store the floor brush on the machine during use and can go from carpet cleaning to bare floor cleaning by just changing the tool. No more double hoses,wands and the new extra length hose really helps in my house.


Did you notice they redesigned oblong shape of the Dolly so the tools and even the wide floor brush do not stick out and catch on the machine as it moves from room to room and between furniture.


It is so strange that the basic machine looks so similar to my previous Rainbows but the ease of use and power have really been changed. It seems like they made changes that benefit the customer's ease of use.

 

[williamr1248]

Who Likes Rainbows?

Gareth,


WOW ,do you ever give ANY vacuum a real work out with 11 cats,3 dogs and 2 bunnies! I have one little cocker spaniel and he keeps me busy with the Rainbow and shedding dog hair.

 

[Sanifan]

Don't have a Rainbow...

...but I sprung for a Hyla. It was used, so it was a good deal. An impulse purchase, really.

To tell the truth, I haven't really used it. I'm just getting my feet wet with vacuums, so I'm trying out a bunch of different uprights currently. One important thing to me is the quality of the filtration. I'm partial to high filtration, which means Hepa rated or near Hepa. If a vacuum is leaking dust, I can feel it on my skin and in the back of my throat. I hate that feeling.

I understand the current Rainbows have a Hepa filter after the water trap. What do you guys think? Did they add this because the water trap doesn't filter to Hepa standards or did they do it for marketing purposes? I'm interested because the Hyla, like the older Rainbows, doesn't have a post Hepa filter. Can you guys tell the difference?

I've only seen pictures of Rainbows, never one in person, but I'm not sure I like the styling of the old Rainbows. It's not performance related, but if you're going to live with a vacuum, you'd better like the way it looks. I keep thinking of 70's woodgrain. Am I right that some of the older models looked like that? I much prefer the look of the Hyla (sort of art deco styling and text), and the sleek modern look of the Pro Aqua and Delphin. I haven't seen to much of the new Rainbow, but I'm sure I'd like them better than some of the older models.

 

[rainbowd4c]

The E Series and the brand new one just seem large and clunky. I love my D4C the round shape. It's rather easy to store and from what I can gather more quiet than the E series. I've been asked why I haven't ungraded yet and the answer is simple. "Why fix whats not broken."

 

[williamr1248]

Who Likes Rainbows?

Khoi,


Sorry I have not used a Hyla. They look like an old Rainbow style and would asume they would operate much the same.


I know nothing about the hepa filter. I do have one on my new Rainbow. It is to be checked every 3 years. I don't expect to find much on my hepa because I change the water about every 30 minutes or one time when cleaning each floor in the house.


It was my thought they are there to catch materials that really should not be vacuumed up like plaster dust,flour,fireplace ash. All things I would never use ANY vacuum to pick up -bagged,bag less or water filter.


 


I can tell you my 18 year old Rainbow has given me no repairs in all those years and the exhaust is still as clean as when new. Of all the vacuums I have ever used,it is the only one that never has any odor,smell and it keeps the air flow and suction as you are cleaning.


I still say they are NOT for everyone. Some users want an upright that can go through the middle of the room. The Rainbow is more time consuming to use because of the tools and hose,but I need that ability with a dog in the house and hardwood floors . 


I really like the concept of REMOVING the dirt from the house every time I use the machine. I don't store dirty dishs or dirty clothes so why would I want to clean the house and then store the filth form the street in a closet. Every time you are using a clean machine with full suction and air flow. 


I would like to try a Hyla sometime.

 

[joshdonnell]

Rainbow

I still say a cental vac is the best ! you get your moneys worth ! Some brands like Aqua air and drain vacuum use water to flush the filth down the drain by it self like a toliet and never have to clean out a nasty bowl like with the rainbow and others ! And the will last longer and dont have to worry about cleaning it every second . If i lived in house i wouldnt waste my money on another vacuum again becuase this would really be the last vacuum i would would buy and unlike the rainbow the Aqua air cental vac is metal not plastic it will be there the next person that moves in . And will increse the value of my home. Also i think its metal but even if it not its still the best investment.

 

[williamr1248]

Who Likes Rainbows

Andy,


I have a D4c also. It is a beautiful style and all Rainbows work the same to me. My D4c is very quiet too. I have heard the early E Series were noisy  but on the new E2 Black they have added a thick helmet of insulation and it is very quiet in operation plus the new power nozzzle design is much quieter. 


You might want to give one of the new Black E2 Series a try sometime. The only reason I bought a new one was because of the new features of the Hurricane motor,new dolly and new power nozzle with the lighted base and led lighting.  I also found the new design of the water basin to be much easier to empty. It is hard to beat the durability of the old chrome machines.


I was just emailing with a Rexair expert yesterday and he was telling me my old SE and the first E series pulled about 60-65 water lift and the new Rainbow pulls 95 with the Hurricane motor. Because the Rexiar's never lose suction or air flow it's hard to tell the difference except when you put your hand over the end of the hose.


It's funny how we have some vacuums like the old Hoover Convertibles,Electrolux's ,Air-Ways that seem to just run and run and run.

 

[rainbowd4c]

Hi William.

It is a rather funny story how I got my Rainbow. I I think 20 or 21 when I got mine. I was living in my first apartment at the time and the Box Kenmore Canister Vacuum that a friend of mine gave me for a apartment warming gift was on it's last legs and I needed something. I was looking through the local newspaper classifieds and saw a add for a Rainbow Vacuum for $300.00. I called the number and reached a dealer who was going into his retirement and was trying to get his inventory cleared out. He came down the next day. He brought the origional attachments and a extra power nozzle and hose and a extra third hose and shampooer. This vacuum looked like it was brand new and still had the stickers on it and I asked about it. He said that is had not been used and had been sitting in his basement in corner forgotten about. The technology had since changed with the different styles of hoses and he showed me. The hoses that actually went with the vacuum were the ones with the one long cord strapped to the outside of the hose and plugged into the main unit, and the second hose was the one with the pistol grip? with internal cords. I tried both and the origional hose was actually more comfortable than the newer hose. I liked the machine and I bought it on the spot.

For the price of $300.00 I got the vacuum and shampooer, a third hose for the shampooer and wet pickup, the 4 quart water tank, the sprayer (which I have never used)and some Rainbow Scents and rug shampoo. I have never in the lifetime that I have had it never in a million years had any problems with it at all and it still looks like I bought it yesterday maybe a couple of scuffs here and there but all the same it has been a very very good investment.

 

[baglessball]

See, i really like the look of the new rainbow! New dolly, active edge cleaning (REALLY like that idea!)

The e2 that i own, the things that i dont like are the pump style handle, i have big hands and find it uncomfortable to hold. The power nozzle is awful, really cumbersome and uncontrolable. As in you can twist your wrist either way and the big numb power nozzle carrys on going forward.. I dont understand the point in that. I like sturdy!

Does anyone know what the water lift is on the e2? My DC07 has LOADS more suck..